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709 Baker St

North Panhandle, SF 94115 1158009 2 units · 2 fl · 1902

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in North Panhandle
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 709 Baker St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1902
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1902
Total area4,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1158009
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Aldo &Maria Cecchini 1995 F
Mailing address
Cecchini Aldo & Maria Carca 1212 Fulton St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
042996

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 709 Baker Street in Park North, owned by Aldo & Maria Cecchini since 1995, is a two-story flats and duplex structure dating back to 1902. The building has undergone several significant renovations over the years, most notably a furnace replacement in both units in 2022 with new 80% efficient models, and a substantial ground floor renovation in 1992 costing $24,000. Of particular concern are the building's historical violations from December 2003, which included multiple safety issues such as egress obstruction at back stairs, exterior wood stairs repairs, smoke detector compliance, window frame maintenance, and inadequate lighting at the front stairs - all of which were officially abated by March 2004. The building experienced termite and dry rot damage in 1989, which required repairs including wood floor removal.

More recent history shows a complaint in 2020 regarding construction noise, though this was not linked to any permitted work. In 2024, there have been multiple reports of garbage and debris issues, including two cases in August 2024, three sidewalk cleaning calls, and several parking enforcement requests for blocked driveways. A graffiti incident on the building was reported and resolved in May 2024. The property's maintenance history suggests periodic attention to major systems (like heating) and responsiveness to historical code violations, though the recent pattern of garbage and debris issues in 2024 might indicate some ongoing maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 709 Baker St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
31th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 550 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.4%
Moderate concern 35.0%
Severe concern 17.7%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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709 Baker St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
311 Request Feb 09
Garbage and debris
furniture

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